Social media erupted with commentary after Rakhi Sawant was spotted paying shraddhanjali to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and later faced backlash over what some users called an “inappropriate” outfit for a solemn moment.
What happened
Ajit Pawar died in a chartered aircraft crash in Baramati, a development that triggered widespread mourning across Maharashtra’s political landscape.
Days after the incident, Rakhi Sawant was seen speaking to paparazzi in Mumbai, saying she had come to pay her respects and expressing grief.
“It’s a conspiracy,” she said
In her brief interaction, Sawant also suggested the crash was not accidental, calling it a “shadyantra” (conspiracy) and demanding that “the truth” come out—remarks that quickly added fuel to online chatter.
Why the outfit drew backlash
The controversy intensified when clips and photos from the appearance circulated online. Multiple users criticised her attire as being too bold for a condolence visit, with some posts focusing more on her look than on what she said.
A report described the outfit as a maroon, body-hugging one-piece with a high slit and boots—details that became central to the trolling.
The bigger conversation
The episode reflects a familiar pattern in celebrity culture: moments of public mourning often turn into flashpoints for online judgment—especially around women’s clothing and “appropriateness.” At the same time, Sawant’s claim of “conspiracy” also drew attention because it touches an active, high-sensitivity event in state politics.
By – Juhi